English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Monaco Pronunciation
Monaco is pronounced MAH-nuh-koh, IPA /ˈmɑnəˌkoʊ/.
MAH-nuh-koh
US /ˈmɑnəˌkoʊ/
Syllables: MAH · nuh · koh (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
proper noun (place name): A tiny sovereign state on the French Mediterranean coast, known for its casino and its grand prix.
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Monaco in a Sentence
- Monaco covers barely two square kilometres.
- The Monaco grand prix runs through the streets of the city.
- He has lived in Monaco since he retired.
Common Mispronunciations of Monaco
Not muh-NAH-koh
Open loud on MAH and let the other two beats fade. The name behaves like an English word here, not an Italian one.
Not MAH-nuh-kah
Round the final syllable into a clear koh. Letting it collapse gives something close to monarch.
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